Discover Your Supply Chain Maturity with GoRamp

Begin by benchmarking your current capabilities against four maturity levels and investigate where you stand today. Gather input from respondents across procurement, manufacturing, and logistics, and anchor the assessment in real performance data rather than impressions. Use a concise paper instrument and compare findings with recent papers and a trusted journal to validate your view.

Adopt a four-dimension model: governance, data readiness, supplier collaboration, and responsiveness. Assign owners for each area and set an initial target, such as cutting decision lead times by 20% and improving forecast accuracy by five percentage points. While keeping costs in check, track progress with measurable milestones and align incentives with development.

Use GoRamp to collect data, automate dashboards, and surface alerts that guide action towards more reliable delivery. Ensure demand signals flow to suppliers in real time, and test two pilots this quarter to learn how responsiveness affects service levels.

Document findings in your journal and share key papers that capture what works and why. Track performance, list concrete steps, and celebrate initial successes to reinforce adoption. GoRamp supports ongoing development and helps teams respond to demand with clarity and speed.

GoRamp Maturity Assessment for Brazilian Supply Chains: Practical steps and outcomes

Begin with an initial baseline using a sample of suppliers and manufacturing sites to score current GoRamp maturity across the defined stages, then translate results into a practical action plan with measurable performance targets.

Form a qualified, cross-functional team that includes leaders from supply, manufacturing, and procurement. Apply an international, evidence-based approach and rely on published papers and sample data to set baselines. What leaders have heard in industry circles reinforces this approach. Gather data every week during the initial data pull, then translate findings into concrete changes across chains.

Conduct a gap analysis across the GoRamp stages: planning, supplier collaboration, logistics, and manufacturing execution. Identify problems and quick wins, and suggest concrete changes to practices such as supplier scorecards, line-side replenishment, and demand visibility. Validate results with a second data pull to ensure validity and to serve as a robust baseline for september improvement goals.

Track performance with a concise dashboard that highlights key metrics: on-time delivery, quality yield, inventory turns, and cost-to-serve. This visibility is helpful to leaders and correlates with shorter cycle times and more stable supply, helping Brazilian chains reduce risk and boost competitiveness in international markets.

The table below summarizes a practical progression from initial data pull to full maturity, with sample actions and expected outcomes.

Applying the GoRamp maturity results to Brazilian supply chains translates into concrete actions for september and beyond, with ongoing reviews to keep improvements aligned with manufacturing and automotive sector needs.

Current State Scan: Map processes, data quality, and supplier network

Plan now: map end-to-end processes, verify data quality, and inventory your supplier network. youre team must establish the initial baseline to support prioritisation and maximise quick wins.

Use a lean, focused framework to capture the current state without overburdening teams. Include clear owner roles and concise evidence so you can act fast.

1. Define scope and ownership: identify which processes, data domains, and supplier types to include, and appoint a data manager to govern the effort.

2. Map processes: document process steps, inputs and outputs, handoffs, and key performance indicators. represent results in tables to aid quick comparison and review.

3. Assess data quality: determine critical data elements, and check completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency. use sampling to estimate error rates and indicate indicated gaps that require action.

4. Inventory supplier network: categorize suppliers by type and risk, map spend, lead times, and performance metrics; identify single points of failure and opportunities to diversify.

5. Technology and data sources: list the computer systems and data sources used (ERP, WMS, MES, supplier portals); confirm data lineage and plan integration steps to close gaps.

6. Reactive versus proactive: capture current reactive issues and translate them into prescriptive actions that reduce cycle times and improve reliability.

7. Deliverables and cadence: produce tables with findings, an actionable summary, and a September milestone for alignment with organizations across planning, sourcing, and operations.

investigate gaps with a clear owner map, and assign concrete deadlines to drive progress. this approach maximises clarity for the next phase and supports a faster path to success.

Brazil KPI Benchmark: On-time delivery, inventory turns, and cycle times

this recommendation targets 95% on-time delivery in Brazil within six months by deploying real-time tracking, proactive exception management, and carrier scorecards. This approach is driven by data and built on capability across the supply team. Leaders and managers should focus where bottlenecks occur–from supplier inbound to last-mile distribution–and use questionnaires to capture current capability and readiness. The result is a clear, demand-driven roadmap that guides distribution planning and inventory policy, with input from maryam and the team. this plan suggests quick wins and steady progress, and the path to success becomes concrete for those who act on the data. leaders across functions see this as a chance to improve the supply network.

the data indicate that on-time delivery in Brazil ranges by sector, typically between 80% and 92%, with best-in-class lanes reaching 95% or higher. those results indicate where to focus improvements. Inventory turns for fast-moving consumer goods commonly run 4–6x annually, with durable categories at 2–3x; days of inventory vary from 40 to 120 days, depending on demand volatility and channel mix. Cycle times for domestic distribution stretch 5–10 days, while import cycles reach 20–40 days, driven by customs, supplier lead times, and inland transit. Many organizations report improvement through tighter forecasting, better carrier alignment, and improved ASN accuracy, indicated by pilot results. This benchmark is highly relevant for leaders seeking action in Brazil’s complex distribution network.

Design a 12-week roadmap that blends quick wins with capability growth. First, complete diagnostics using questionnaires to map process times, carrier performance, and inventory policy. Then pilot improvements in three distribution hubs to shrink cycle times and raise on-time delivery. Align demand signals with supplier scheduling to lift turns and adjust safety stock for variability. The result is a clear view of where to invest next, with maryam contributing field insights that help managers prioritize actions. Download the abstract to circulate with leaders and teams to take concrete steps.

Where to invest next: strengthen carrier partnerships with scorecards and quarterly reviews; improve inbound visibility and ASN accuracy; drive cross-dock alignment; set a target to complete 95% of orders within the promised window; measure cadence weekly; share results across teams to ensure relevance; with proper governance, the cycle completes faster in the top lanes. These actions align with this roadmap and indicate a path for those teams chasing quick wins. Each manager owns a short list of actions.

Gap Analysis: Identify governance, process, and systems shortfalls

Create a structured plan to map governance, processes, and systems, and answer three questions to identify gaps. This plan, created for GoRamp initiatives, delivers a governance map, a process heatmap, and a systems data lineage, all within two weeks. The outputs drive targeted recommendations that reduce risk and accelerate improvement across the supply chain.

Governance improvements: codify RACI for core decisions, set escalation paths, and align policies with risk controls. Use three tests to verify readiness: policy-alignment checks, approval-cycle timing, and control-effectiveness evaluations. Each finding informs a set of recommendations and assigns owners, so youre accountable for closing gaps and reducing reliance on single points of failure.

Process gaps: map end-to-end flows across chains–from supplier to customer–and identify three problems that slow time-to-value: long cycle times, data duplication, and manual reconciliations. For each problem, assign an owner, define a target timeline, and specify required data. The result is a prioritized plan that completes tasks and advances towards a more automated, test-driven process.

Systems gaps: audit data flows across ERP, WMS, TMS, and other apps; evaluate data lineage, master data, and integration points. Include a baseline of data quality metrics and a plan to implement automated checks and reconciliation logic. Use statistical analyses to quantify gaps, and run small-scale tests to confirm data completeness and accuracy. The result is an actionable set of changes that reduces time spent on manual checks and strengthens chain reliability.

Analyses and reporting: compile findings with involved stakeholders, summarize risks, and present three recommendations with owners and deadlines. Review results monthly, adjust the plan, and track improving metrics. Avoid abstract metrics; tie to concrete KPIs. The approach is plan-driven and concrete, with a strategy to reduce errors in chains and raise GoRamp maturity.

Technology Levers with GoRamp: Choose modules to advance maturity

GoRamp suggests starting with the Demand module to consolidate total demand signals across the network, delivering immediate visibility for every node and laying a clear plan for the rest of your GoRamp rollout.

Assessing your current maturity within four dimensions–data quality, process discipline, analytics capability, and collaboration–helps tailor the module mix and set a realistic roadmap.

Recommended sequence: Demand first, then Inventory and Supply Planning, followed by Analytics and Network modules; this approach, minimizing risk and accelerating value.

Exploring different module combinations in a pilot within a single value stream, along with community reviews and journal analyses, helps compare demand accuracy, total cost-to-serve, and service levels.

KPIs to track include demand forecast accuracy, service level adherence, total landed cost, inventory turns, and cycle time; use these across every major product family to refine the roadmap.

Used data sources should be based on ERP, WMS, and supplier portals; ensure data within is cleansed to support improving decisions.

The advantage of modular technology levers with GoRamp is faster decisions, reduced manual effort, and a community-driven plan that adapts to different markets.

First review after 90 days confirms improvements and identifies new modules to explore, keeping the roadmap focused on continuous improvement.

Within your roadmap, allocate milestones for analyses, training, and change management, and keep journal entries to support improving.

Data Architecture for Brazil: Align ERP, WMS, and EDI for real-time insight

Begin with a centralized data fabric that integrates ERP, WMS, and EDI for real-time insight in Brazil. Use a three-layer approach: Source systems, a streaming layer, and a unified analytics store. Ensure youre data remains integrated by a canonical model covering customers, suppliers, products, orders, shipments, and invoices. Synchronize changes across chains so each stage reflects the same truth, enabling forward planning and faster response times. Starting with the beginning of data contracts, assign ownership to the manager and data stewards for ongoing governance.

Define a canonical data model and master data management (MDM) to guarantee consistency as you scale across retail networks and supplier bases. Use real-time connectors to push ERP and WMS events into the streaming layer, then land them in an analytics warehouse. Run on a computer-grade platform with fault tolerance and clear data contracts. This integrated setup will enhance cross-team visibility and decision speed. The result is integrated performance across teams and smoother collaboration between warehouse staff, store teams, and procurement.

Align ERP, WMS, and EDI through a translator layer that maps EDI transaction sets to internal entities and events. Treat missing values as explicit, use type-safe schemas, and version APIs to minimize impact during changes. Implement message-driven interfaces that allow changes to flow through the systems within seconds, so managers can read and act on exceptions in near real-time. The result is improved inventory accuracy and faster fulfillment, which support supplier coordination and customer satisfaction.

Brazil-specific considerations matter: enforce SPED and NF-e-compatible logging for audit trails, ensure data residency in-country, and apply role-based access across platforms. Build dashboards that answer questions like what was the latest shipment status through the chain and how alterations in supplier lead times affect your forward plan. Use continuous review processes with september milestones to verify compliance and alignment with business goals. This also includes clear guidance about data changes and ownership.

For your organization, assign a dedicated data architect and a manager to oversee the integration. Plan in stages: discovery and design, integration, stabilization, and scale. In each stage, track changes and complete milestones so your implementation completes on time and delivers ongoing value to your customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Maintain a continuous read of dashboards and alerts to confirm the your objectives stay on track.